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flame-out

[fleym-out]
–noun Aeronautics.
the failure of a jet engine due to an interruption of the fuel supply or to faulty combustion.
Also, flameout.
Also called blowout.


Origin:
1945–50; n. use of v. phrase flame out
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flame·out   (flām'out')   
n.  
  1. Failure of a jet aircraft engine, especially in flight, caused by the extinction of the flame in the combustion chamber.

  2. One that fails suddenly, especially after having been successful.

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